Emergency lighting testing in Perth and Kinross

Emergency lighting testing is the routine checking that emergency fittings work and last for their rated duration. We cover Perth and Kinross, including Perth, Auchterarder and Blackford.

Technician holding a test log beside an emergency lighting test key switch

Emergency lighting testing work in Perth and Kinross

Annual emergency lighting tests in Perth and Kinross are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.

We leave Perth and Kinross clients with a completed log book and certificate that can sit straight alongside their fire risk assessment.

What's included

Periodic illuminance checks
Battery and lamp replacements
Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them

Guide prices in Perth and Kinross

Typical budgets for Perth and Kinross, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Perth and Kinross
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £150	per visit
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£125 – £400	per visit, small system
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £150	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Commercial electrician	£300 – £500	per day

Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £125 – £400 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Perth and Kinross

Emergency lighting in Perth and Kinross falls under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The responsible person must make sure people can see their way out if the power fails, and keep records of testing.

Emergency lighting testing by town in Perth and Kinross

Emergency lighting testing FAQs for Perth and Kinross

How are prices set in Perth and Kinross?

Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Perth and Kinross?

Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in Perth and Kinross must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.

How often should emergency lighting be tested?

A brief functional test monthly and a full rated-duration test once a year, with results recorded. BS EN 50172:2024 also calls for illuminance measurement at five-year intervals.

Can we do the monthly tests ourselves?

Yes. A trained, competent person can do the monthly flick test and record it. Many businesses do this in-house and bring us in for the annual test and repairs.

Emergency lighting testing in Perth and Kinross